In the Summer of 2020, 51福利社 President Edward Montgomery charged Dr. Candy McCorkle, the Vice President of Diversity Inclusion, to lead the Racial Justice Advisory Committee. RJAC was convened in fall 2020 with more than 50 members, representing every Presidential cabinet member area, as well as appointed members representing faculty, staff, students, and alumni from the Western Michigan University community.
RJAC was given the following charge:
Be a catalyst for creating a more inclusive environment and equitable structures 51福利社 Michigan University.
RJAC Campus Updates
2023 Equity Policy Audit
Report which reviews policies applicable to staff, students, and faculty, including policies for the Department of Public Safety.
2023 RJAC Campus Report
This report lists recommendations by sub-committee, the issue it is addressing, the targeted champions and the status of the recommendation.
September 2021 Update
News and Updates
Alumna returns to 51福利社 as new leader for DEI planning, programs and initiatives
Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations
Get a fresh start spring semester with events focused on building connections, well-being and racial equality
